MEET YOUR CORPS OFFICERS

Meet Captain Jeremiah and Major Missy Romack. They are both Texas natives, growing up in Abilene and Amarillo, respectively. They were each introduced to The Salvation Army in their early childhood, which was instrumental in their spiritual growth and development; and ultimately, a call to officer ship. Both ordained, Major Missy Romack as a member of the Ambassadors of Grace session and Captain Jeremiah Romack as a member of the Witnesses for Christ session. They are excited about coming home to Texas, and look forward to helping advance The Salvation Army’s mission in Kerrville.

Throughout The Salvation Army’s long history, we have shared hope for all. We embrace our mission of providing food, shelter, emergency assistance and comfort for people who have nowhere else to turn. Yet we’ve come to realize that, for some, we only scratch the surface with temporary solutions such as a meal or utility payment.

These individuals face profound life challenges with one crisis after another. They lack coping skills – and hope. This realization has led us to a broader vision. It’s one that enables us to work with families on a deeper level, to go alongside them and help them find a way out of chaos.

Across the country, Salvation Army corps have introduced a new program called “Pathway of Hope.” Using local funds, each corps hires a case manager who works with a limited number of families to turn their lives around.

The families chosen must include children so that we can hope to break the cycle of generational poverty. The Pathway of Hope is not a quick fix, instead it’s a journey that starts with small steps and builds over two years. Walking together with the family, we will provide direction, encouragement, practical assistance and a mentor to help them achieve self-sufficiency.

With hope for all, we will assure these families that they are worth the effort and that we believe in them. We will be guiding, cheering and praying. We will be there for them, every step along their Pathway of Hope.